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Uncategorized | June 21, 2016

Toddler-Approved Snack Mix

Toddler Approved Snack Mix

Now that Sadie is ONE we have the go-ahead to let her eat basically everything. But let’s be real…she’s been eating what we eat for a while now. She loves her a good snack, and I want to make sure she has plenty of healthy foods to choose from! In fact, I want both of my kids to make healthy choices….so I’m always on the look out for ways to make snacking fun and good for them.

Toddler Approved Snack Mix
So I decided to get creative and came up with our new favorite go-to snack. I wasn’t sure if Hudson would like it too, but much to my surprise both kids LOVE it.  Which is a total win in my book!

Toddler Approved Snack Mix

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:

  • 1/3 cup Lil’ Beanies(TM) by Gerber®
  • 1/3 cup freeze dried strawberries
  • 1/3 cup yogurt melts
  • 1/3 cup pretzels
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Toddler Approved Snack Mix

You can get creative and add more or less depending on what you like! Dump everything in to a big bowl and mix it up. Bonus points if you have a little helper. 
Toddler Approved Snack Mix


 Eat immediately or seal in a plastic bag to save for later! 
Toddler Approved Snack Mix


 Sadie totally thinks she is a big girl now that she has her own snack cup! 

Toddler Approved Snack Mix

Gerber® Lil’ Beanies(TM) is a nutritious snack that has 2 grams of protein (9% Daily Value) and 1 gram of fiber per serving. So I feel good about giving it to both of my little ones. 

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Lil’ Beanies(TM) are available in original (what I used) and White Cheddar and Broccoli…which are also yummy!

Toddler Approved Snack Mix

Lil’ Beanies(TM) are made from navy beans and naturally flavored with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.   Lil’ Beanies(TM) are baked, not made with genetically engineered (GM) ingredients and have a taste that both my kids love!

Toddler Approved Snack Mix

We found our Gerber® Lil’ Beanies(TM) at our favorite store….Target of course!


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Comments

  1. Meghan says

    June 21, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Sounds delicious! And I can relate to being unsure if the 3 (almost 4) year old will like it too… They are so picky!

  2. Hall Around Texas says

    June 21, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    What a perfect little mix. Adorable photos, as always. 🙂

  3. bev says

    June 21, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Looks like a good snack. Love Sadie's shoes!!

  4. Chrissy@SimpleJoysBlog says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    Love that mix!! Will have to try that one.

  5. Sarita @ it's my girls' world says

    June 21, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    Don't kids always love those mixes!? Way to be creative!

  6. Jen at And Hattie Makes Three says

    June 22, 2016 at 1:35 am

    Oh that's a great idea to stretch each item. Because I know Hattie would eat a can of those in a sitting! I've seen it!

  7. Jennifer - The Deliberate Mom says

    June 22, 2016 at 2:44 am

    Mmmm, yummy! Good idea to make it into a mix! My kiddos plow through things so quickly, I should make more mixes!

    Thanks for sharing!

  8. Meg O. says

    June 22, 2016 at 5:13 am

    Oh I love the idea of putting the gerber puffs into a mix! Yummy!

  9. Tabitha Blue says

    June 22, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    Love this idea for toddlers!!! 🙂

  10. Kristy {Seven Graces} says

    June 23, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    This looks too fun, Julie! We'll definitely be trying this one! Thanks, girl!

  11. Sara McCarty says

    June 23, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Oh yum! My kids would love this! Anything with pretzels and yogurt melts!

  12. mail4rosey says

    June 27, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    She IS a big girl now with her own snack cup. 🙂 I like the mix!

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